The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-02

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L4aaflcks Club had formed hollow square
around the carriage Mrs Cleveland recognized
Captain j. b. Curtis. of the cub, ana bowed TO
him. The captain shook hands WITH ner ana tne
President. aud passed few words with them.
Ross Clark. who had also met tns fresidehe re-
newed the acquaintance, and the party was en-
gagged in conversation when the oroer came Ior
the escort column to move.
The bands began to play sad the procession
moved, Unexpected progress had been made In
getting the line of march into marching order.
Bands and drum corps were scattered along the
line as thIckiy plums in . generous house
wifss pudding. and the various tunes they
splsved. together with the rosr of the salute gum
rh&r 9 impossible Auy attempts to march with mil
liza y precision. The bands showed . great par
siality for "Marseilase." "The Minstrel Boy"
Georgia were not thrown in by way of variety
Occasionally theirs was something springy, like
Johnny Get Your Gum" II Had Fifteen Dol
lars In My Inside Pocket" and they seemed to
take well with the Hendricks Club and the side
walk coutinRent
The march was not eventful. and in many re-
spects was disappointment Washington
street was crowded for several squares from the
starting point, but further westward for several
SQUARES the sidewalks were not even filled
When the procession began TO move the Presi-
dent held his hat in his hand and whenever there
was any attempt at o demonstration from the
sidewalk he would acknowledge it. There were
NO incidents OF note until the Court house square
fwas>seached. The people on the sidewalks stood
i'm silence as tho carriage passed, and then
sturnsd to follow it the sight of
fhusiasm it. did not escape. Mrs Cleveland
seemed to be pleased with the decorations. and
the occasion in general. Occasionally the Presi-
dent would take his eyes from the crowds for
few minutes and engage IN conversation with
Senator Mcdonald. but Mrs Cleveland did little
talking II che said anything 1T was to call at
4fertion to something that had attracted her
3Attantion. Nothing seemed to escape her eve.
Half way between New Jersey and Alabama
sstrssts the carriage camein sight OF the court
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Sn>p1sand echool children packed together in the
gard ABOUT the building Each child carried q
email hrs and as the. carriage came in
IN lns'' to SENATOR Mcdonald. and did
not seem to notice abs beautiful scene. Mrs
sxas reached, and called the Presidents attention
70 the sight He smiled, add as the carriage
Reached the corner Of the urs-heuss yard he
Mrs. Cleveland did more. (she stood up in the
carriage, and taking ous her handkerchief
waved il ener:etically.. The. she felt that there
show and asked him to hand with her, but
Il hev nis IsAI looked disaDpoins.d A'' At
his - susal. but. d4rermined that she
eTol > ease the children she asked Senator Nc
! Donad oallow her tof stand where he was sit
9 fite - he side of tho carriage nearest the
& chno.ea and when he, moved she stood facing
+ the cfaqsl Near the middle OF the square she
& ns naas losing her balance, and during the re-
$ sluder IL the ride past the children, Senator
hac Z ona / stood up with her rs a support She
dis = IS 81 down until the carriage had passed
5sssr q. ant of the children, and she dissp-
passrec rom their view she gracefully waved
~ "a % hands farewell to the multitude OF
isstfs - g.
t'hera sere q great many people along Wash
- ston rect between Delaware and Meridian.
AS 1hsy displayed no euthusiasm when the
81 3satal carriage appeared. Occasionally
sAars Guild be faint effort at cheering, but at
n. fs5ra Vas there any really enthusiastic dem
Unstration. Between Meridian and Illinois
streets the magnificent buildings and beautiful
Decorations attracted the attention of the Presi-
dent. Senator Mcdonald pointed out several
of the leading business houses There was q
dense crowd at the corner Of Illinois and Wash
inston streets, and at this point he was cheered.
The President. who had put on his hat.
oR~Scconnt Of the warmth Of the sun. again
removed it in honor of the demonstration. and
bowed frequently to the crowd. The Bates
House windows filled with persons, who
waved flags as the carriage passed. When the
carriage came ont into full view OF the State
house. both Mr. and Mrs Cleveland seemed
surprised at its magnifcence.